Pakistan PM greets Sheikh Hasina on Independence Day

Dhaka: Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan yesterday extended sincere greetings to his Bangladesh counterpart Sheikh Hasina on the occasion of the Independence and National Day of Bangladesh.

“On behalf of the people and government of Pakistan, and on my own behalf, I wish to convey sincere felicitations on the occasion of the Independence and National Day of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh,” he said in a letter to the Bangladesh prime minister.

Imran Khan said Pakistan desires to further strengthen its relations with Bangladesh based-on the principles of mutual respect and understanding.

“Our two countries have common aspirations for regional peace, prosperity and development and these commonalities provide a firm foundation upon with we can build the edifice of our cooperation in the years to come,” he said.

The Pakistan premier wished continued peace, progress and prosperity for the fraternal people of Bangladesh.